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A scaffolder and former semi-professional footballer from Sutton is one of 13 final contestants on glamour model Katie Price’s new talent show.

Billy Harding, 26, has been chosen as one of the short listed candidates by glamour model and business woman Katie Price, 33.

In her show called Signed by Katie. scoured the country to find the perfect candidate to sign to her new management label Black Sheep Management.

Billy is facing a series of challenges in a bid to win the coveted prize.

Katie and her team plan to kick start the career of the winner opening the door to a life full of magazine covers, money-making endorsements, parties and a jet set lifestyle.

Billy is from Carshalton and grew up in Mitcham.

“My sister told me about the show, I wasn’t sure at first but she told me to go for it.

“During my audition I just started dancing and doing a bit of body popping, I wasn’t really trying but Katie liked me.

“Katie is very professional and good to work with.”

“It’s been a brilliant experience and it has been good for my confidence.

“I pretty much got on with everyone.”

“Going from working as a scaffolder to living in a mansion has been one of the biggest contrasts in my life.”

“All my mates are really behind me. No-one’s taken the mick.”

Billy who began playing for Wycombe Wanderers aged 16 has swapped scaffolding for a mansion with fellow contestants.

Katie Price said: “Billy has it all- charm, looks and at an impressive 6’3” is the perfect package.”

Via: www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

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